Child Protection Project Manager at Terre des hommes (TDH)

Main responsibilities:

• To be responsible, under the supervision of the Child Protection Programme Manager Kenya, for all aspects of the implementation of the Child Protection project in Dadaab region (Hagadera).
• To be directly in charge of all Tdh project and activity leads even where team leads are supported under complementary funding sources other than BPRM.
• Mentor and train all CP staff and provide them appropriate and necessary support to ensure the full and effective implementation of Tdh projects in the camp.
• To coordinate with the project leads of programme activities to ensure regular assessment of project needs and adequate standards of service provision are met.
• To develop collaboration and participate in coordination with UNHCR, other UN agencies, and International, and the local agencies and authorities such as the Sub- County Children Officer, parents, operational partners.

Requirements:

• Minimum university degree in related field (Psychology, Sociology, Child Rights/Child Development Studies, Social Work).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in implementing or coordinating the implementation of projects supporting children
• Experience working in a complex refugee program environment or in refugee settings and managing child protection in emergencies settings is a plus
• Experience with Behaviour Change techniques and approaches required
• Experience in efficient and frugal management of project funds required
• Team management experience (60 subordinates)
• Project reporting and evaluation experience.
• Hands-on experience in training and mentorship of staff
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili